Our Story

Welcome to Nawab, a longstanding mainstay of historic downtown Roanoke. The restaurant has been serving patrons since May ‘97 in its original location. The offerings at Nawab represent and reflects the 'nest in their genre and cover various regions of India. Various cooking techniques, styles and spice mixes are the base of our menu which incorporates consciously sourced produce and proteins to serve a delicious meal to our diners. A smart, adequate and diverse wine list and cocktail program complement our food offerings to enhance your dining experience. The dining room has a modern yet casual ambiance and is spacious and relaxing. The view of bustling downtown and passers from our storefront window adds to the charm of the historic building that houses the restaurant. Come dine with us for a culinary journey to India!

From Scratch Preparations

Our culinary team helmed by Consultant Chef Mel Oza takes pride in serving dishes that are prepared from scratch in house. The complex yet intriguing flavors are a result of decades of experience, attention to details and continued experimentation to deliver a cuisine which covers various regions of India and one which keeps our diners for coming back for more. Our core ingredients are carefully selected from the best of the domestic options available locally and our spices are sourced from houses representing the finest of India. This balancing act and skillful marriage results in unforgettable dining memories.

Our Menu

Location & Hours

We are conveniently located in the heart of historic downtown Roanoke and steps from the long established Roanoke Farmers Market. Also close by is access to The Blue Ridge Parkway and other other local attractions such as breweries, wineries, art and science museums and theater. There are plenty of parking spaces in the surrounding blocks of the restaurant.

Open every Day of the year!

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Mon-Sun, 11:30am – 2:30pm

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Mon-Thu, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Fri & Sat, 5:00pm – 10:30pm

Sun, 5:00pm – 9:30pm

Accolades

Nawab has been a proud recipient of various mentions, accolades and awards from its early years of establishment.

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Laurent Fine dining,
107 Duncan Avenue, New York
914-309-7030,
Open: 09:00 am – 01:00 pm